Édouard Marquis facts for kids
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Édouard Marquis
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| Born | 17 August 1969 |
| Died | 23 November 2020 (aged 51) Montluçon, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Radio and TV Host |
Édouard Marquis (born August 17, 1969 – died November 23, 2020) was a French radio and TV host. He was also a journalist and producer. He helped manage the historic Château de Culan in France.
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About Édouard Marquis
Édouard Marquis was a well-known person in French media. He worked in both radio and television. He was also a journalist, which means he reported on news and events.
Early Life and School Days
Édouard went to school at Collège Saint-François-de-Sales in Évreux. While he was there, he became the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. This means he was in charge of all the articles and content. The newspaper was called Le Pour Parler.
While still in school, Édouard started a debate show. It was called "Face Aux Jeunes" and aired on Ado FM, a radio station. In 1992, his show moved to a TV channel called France 3 Paris Île-de-France. Many famous people appeared on his show. These included politicians like Ségolène Royal and artists like Cabu. Édouard even won an award called Défi Jeunes. This award was given by the French Minister of Sports.
Working in Television
Édouard Marquis created many reports for different TV channels. These included France 2, Télé emploi, and France 5. He also worked for MCM, a music TV channel.
On MCM, he hosted a show called "NetSurf". This show was about the internet. Later, "NetSurf" became a longer weekly show. It was 26 minutes long and featured special guests. From 1997 to 1998, he hosted another show called "NetZik". This program focused on the internet, music, and youth culture. It was very popular with young people.
Organizing "La Nuit du Net"
While working in television, Édouard Marquis organized a special event. It was called "La Nuit du Net" (The Night of the Net). This was a festival about the internet. It took place in June 1996 at the Bataclan in Paris.
In March 1998, a TV show about "La Nuit du Net" was broadcast. It aired on MCM and TV5Monde. Many famous musicians and artists were part of this broadcast. Some of them included Jean-Michel Jarre and the band Indochine.
Later Life
After his time in television, Édouard Marquis became a consultant. This means he gave advice to businesses and organizations. He also helped manage the Château de Culan. This is a beautiful old castle that he looked after with his father.
Édouard Marquis passed away in Montluçon, France, on November 23, 2020. He was 51 years old.
